You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen. ~ Paulo Coelho
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Health Facts: Two lesser-known but important health facts about smoking cannabis
Here are two lesser-known but important health facts about smoking cannabis:
- Impact on Mental Health: While cannabis is often used for its calming effects, regular or heavy use, particularly of high-THC strains, can increase the risk of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and even psychosis in predisposed individuals. The risk is higher in those with a family history of mental health disorders or who start using cannabis at a young age.
- Cardiovascular Risks: Smoking cannabis can have a similar impact on the cardiovascular system as tobacco. It can increase heart rate, lead to high blood pressure, and exacerbate pre-existing heart conditions. In some cases, cannabis use has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, especially in older adults or those with pre-existing heart conditions.
Source: ChatGPT
Today’s Health Tip ~ Some Supplements Carry Potential Risks
6 Popular Supplements That May Have Hidden Dangers
- Vitamin D – Too much can harm your kidneys.
- St. John’s Wort – It interacts with other medicines.
- Calcium – The excess may settle in your arteries.
- Multivitamins & multi-minerals – They are no substitute for a healthy diet.
- Fish Oil – Choose fish or flaxseed instead.
- Kava – Overuse can harm your liver.
Today’s Positive Thought ~ Is It Time to Go For It?
“It’s better to have tried and failed than to live life wondering what would’ve happened if I had tried (Alfred Lord Tennyson).” So many dreams never come true because we refuse to try. We refuse to take the risk. We blow the risk out of proposition and make an excuse not to try. The irony to not try is that by trying we discover hidden forces within and outside of us coming to our aid and we succeed beyond our dreams.
